Sense of Sound is delighted to announce the launch of Sing Up Greenwich – an ambitious eighteen month programme of singing activity for children and young people both in and out of school that is being led by Sense of Sound and Greenwich Theatre.

Sing Up is a new government funded programme of singing activity designed primarily for primary school-aged children in the UK which aims to make singing central to children’s lives, in school, in the home and in the wider community.

Sing Up Greenwich is the only Sing Up community in London.

The launch event, which takes place this afternoon at Greenwich Theatre, will introduce Sense of Sound and Greenwich Theatre and our plans for the Sing Up community in Greenwich. There will also be a performance by children from Brooklands Primary School and we will provide people and organisations with ways in which they too can get involved.

Sense of Sound Choir is down to the final 6 on Last Choir Standing!!!!!!!

Tune into BBC1 at 7.00pm on Saturday 9 August to witness another passionate performance.

To celebrate this achievement Sense of Sound have decided to host a FREE day of singing workshops which will be led by various members of the choir on Sunday 10 August at the Bluecoat.

There will also be a question and answer session with the choir where you can find out first hand the inside news about their Last Choir Standing experience. The icing on the cake will be the opportunity to sing with Sense of Sound Choir at the end of the day.

Sense of Sound’s Jennifer John comments “We are doing this to share our good fortune with the people of Liverpool who have totally supported us through this whole competition and also to make sure that we fly the flag for our fair city in this European Capital of Culture.

“We would love you all to come and join in the day with us and would ask that you encourage all your family and friends to do the same. Children are very welcome.”

The free singing day will break down as follows:

12.00-12.30pm Registration for workshops

12.30-1.30pm Workshop 1

1.30-1.45pm Break

1.45-2.45pm Workshop 2

2.45-3.00pm Break

3.00-3.25pm Sense of Sound choir perform

3.25-3.40pm Q&A with Sense of Sound Choir

15.40-16.00 Group performance

Four singing workshops will be available (attendees can book for 2, on a first come first served basis), Spanish, Norwegian, R&B/pop, and African.

As this event is likely to be very busy, we advise you to register to ensure your place. You can do this by either emailing info@senseofsound.net (This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it) or calling 0151 702 7799 and leaving a message. However, if you are unable to do so, you will still be able to turn up on the day.

We really hope you will come and join us and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Love all at Sense of Sound x x x

The fantastic Damon Albarn opera, Monkey: Journey to the West, makes its London debut next week in the world famous Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Sense of Sound is delighted to be providing the singers for the spectacle which has already taken them to the first ever Manchester International Festival and the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

This reworked version is a dazzling exhibition involving nearly 40 circus acrobats, martial artists and singers with an orchestra of Western and traditional Chinese instruments. Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles, Monkey is a thrilling experience, an unforgettable sensual and spiritual journey.

The show runs from 23rd-26th July and tickets are available from the box office on 020 7304 4000 or through the Royal Opera House website.

Sense of Sound invites you to a celebration of all things vocal on Wednesday 2nd July at the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool city centre.

Come along to the Bluecoat this Wednesday evening to listen to the wonderful final performance by Sense of Sound’s most recent graduates of the Singing in Harmony Course in Liverpool. The group, which sounds amazing, has been training together for the last 12 weeks and will be showcasing their a cappella set in this final performance.

With additional special guest performances, it’s going to be a fantastic musical evening in the wonderful setting of the newly refurbished Bluecoat.

Please do come along and show your support!

Entry is £5 and the doors open at 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start.

Sense of Sound is holding a fundraising event for Bare Feet at Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, London on Monday 16th June 2008.

The event, where you fundraise for the music you want to hear from a selection of beatboxing, soul, classical, pop, choral, African and even a musical saw, will be hosted by William Lester…it’s going to be amazing!

Doors open 7.30pm. Performances start at 8pm

Suggested entrance donation £5.

Please RSVP for paying guest list: juliet@senseofsound.net

Important Information

Bare Feet is an arts and performance project staged, rehearsed and presented mainly by children living on, or formerly living on the streets of Lusaka, Zambia. The project provides an opportunity for children or young people to have their voices heard, offers a channel to express themselves, showcase their talent and discuss topics or issues that they feel are important to them. Through the use of drama, aerobatics, creative writing and carnival, the children are allowed to play, create, laugh and learn… it allows them to be children.

In August some of the young people will be visiting the UK and monies raised at this fundraising event will provide accommodation and African food while in London.

Please click here for more information about Bare Feet

Not so important information

It’s Juliet’s birthday! No presents but please come and support this fantastic project and join in the celebrations!